For some reason whenever we visit a salon, our hair simply turns out so much better than our attempts at home. And trust me ladies, I’ve watched countless stylists do countless blow outs, and there are certain tricks that I seem to just not be able to master. We stopped by to visit Naeemah Carre at Blow, The New York Blow Dry Bar’s uptown location so she could walk us through each step. She even taught our model how to get the perfect blowout herself! Follow her tips in this video (and the steps below) to finally achieve those gorgeous locks.

Step 1: Start by working in a dime size amount of Ready Set Blow.
Step 2: Rough dry the hair to remove excess moisture.
Step 3: Section hair into 5 sections using duck bill clips.
Step 4: Dry each section using a round boar bristle brush.
Step 5: Roll the hair up into the brush vertically, apply heat and set with a cold shot.
Step 6: Blow dry the top section of your hair back, pin and set with hairspray and a cold shot.
Step 7: Remove pins, run your fingers through your hair and scrunch!

Headed for a night out and looking to mix up your hairstyle? Our friends at StyleCaster chatted with pro hairstylist Michael Angelo, to show step-by-step how you can jazz up your hair for a night on the town, just like Maria Menounos.

Event hopping is something that celebrities have made look almost effortless. Their hairstyles are amazingly flawless, and it always seems to last the entire evening. When it comes time for us “regular folk” to head out for a fancy event or just an extra dressed up night with friends, getting your hair to do exactly what you want isn’t the easiest of tasks.

Luckily, Michael Angelo, hairstylist and owner of Wonderland Beauty Parlor, showed our friends at StyleCaster how to do an easy glamorous ponytail and they caught it all on video. Follow his tips in the video (and our broken down steps below) to look professionally styled on your next date.

If you’re worried that your makeup gets a bit drab during the winter season (because lets be honest, when it’s 4 degrees all we care about is layers), you can rest a little easier. I chatted with Avon’s Global Creative Color Director Jillian Dempsey (and Patrick Dempsey’s wife), who gave me tips on mixing up your beauty routine during the winter and her holiday party go-to’s. And of course, I’m sharing it all below for you.

Make Your Lips Pop In The Winter
I’m recommending a new lipstick shade that I think everyone should move into this holiday season – I love this Poppy Love color and gloss lip duo — it’s the perfect red that can live through the holiday season and transition into the spring and summer, yet also give your lips that nice punchy shade they need.

Take Care Of Your Skin
I use my essential oils and then put on moisturizer, and then apply an SPF. Regular facials are also good – you have to find someone who is great and can work on your skin. My facialist would want me there every month, but I think if you go in every 6 weeks you’ll see results.

Play Up Your EyesEyeliner and mascara are a great way to punch it up quickly for a holiday party after a day of work. For a little bit more drama use the eyeliner to draw it on the inner rim and put on a second coat of mascara — then pop on your new lipstick for a burst of color and you’re ready to go!

Don’t Throw Out Your Cork
The most unusual tip I’ve ever heard is actually for hair — for example if you have some roots and have darker hair or thinning hair in the front of your hairline — take a champagne cork, light a match, burn the cork to get an ashy film and use it on your finger, which provides coverage but it’s only a temporary fix of course, and best for people with darker hair. I’ve also heard that people used to take a match and burn it, rub eyeliner on it and then apply it to warm it up and make it creamier. I can’t believe people did this!

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You know those girls that you really hate because they have the shiniest, prettiest looking hair in America? I do, but that’s only because I’m usually that girl in the crowd doing the hating. However, there’s nothing worse than being a “hair hater,” so I just had to go do some sleuthing of my own to find out how to add shine to my usually dry locks. And I’m here to tell you that the “hair hating” is no longer necessary. After implementing these tips into your regime, you’re sure to be rocking the shiniest locks of them all.

If your hair is “virgin” (contains no hair color, perm or relaxer):
1. After conditioning hair, rinse with cold water, which will close the hair cuticles, resulting in more shine.
2. When blow drying, add Sally Hershberger Salon Luxe Layers to the mid lengths and ends, which will boost shine.
3. Always completely blow dry your hair so there’s no moisture and use a natural bristle brush which is gentler on tresses.
4. Finish styling with a natural finishing oil such as Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Oil. Add to the mid lengths and ends.

If your hair is colored or chemically treated:

1. Use a hydrating or strengthening treatment once a week. I like Kerastase Masquintense, which helps maintain hair moisture.
2. Before blow drying, add a hydrating heat protecting spray (try Sally Hershberger Hyper Hydration or Kerastase Ciment Thermique) to soften, condition and repair dry hair.
3. Finish the blow dry with a curling or flat iron, which will seal in shine. A natural finishing oil can also be added for extremely over-processed hair. (Moroccan Oil is a good one!)

If you’re a D.I.Y. kind of gal, then try these homemade mixes:
1. Try a simple vinegar rinse. Mix equal parts vinegar with water and run it through you hair before conditioning – the result will be a gorgeous shine!
2. If you have blond hair that turns green because of the water in your home or the chemicals in your pool, then just grab some ketchup from the fridge and apply it to the area where it’s needed. Let it sit for three to five minutes and wash it out.
3. If your hair is over-processed and undernourished, the best way to revitalize it is the classic raw egg and mayonnaise mask. Just let it sit for half an hour.

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]]>We like to think of New Year’s Eve as the one time a year we have carte blanche to go all out with glitter, glitz and drama when it comes to our makeup. Our friends from StyleCaster show you how to get a sexy, smoky-eyed NYE look for any party on your agenda that night.

New Year’s Eve only comes once a year, so obviously we have to be dressed up to the nines. And, with the hopes of being kissed when the clock strikes twelve, it’s also the one time of year that taking an extra minute or two on your makeup is definitely called for. When that boy gets all up close and personal, you better make sure everything looks just right.

Makeup artist Jordy Poon shows us how to add a little sparkle to our NYE look — try his tricks at home for your festivities!

Step 1: Smudge a soft black line along the bottom eyelash line with eyeliner.Step 2: Continue along the top lash line.Step 3: Take a damp brush and trace over the eyeliner with a dark eyeshadow.Step 4: Line the inside of your eyes.Step 5: Accent the inner corners with a silver glitter.Step 6: Finish off with black liquid eyeliner and mascara.Step 7: Wipe off any fall-outs from under the eyes.Step 8: Apply your base foundation.Step 9: Use a soft bronzer as a blush to contour under the cheek.Step 10: Highlight the cheek bones and brow with a warm cream highlighter.Step 11: Balance the eyes with a warm lipstick.